January 31, 2024 (Wednesday)

Armed conflicts and attacks

Kata'ib Hezbollah suspends operations against the U.S. military in Iraq, in order to "prevent embarrassment of the Iraqi government".

(Reuters)

Attacks on U.S. bases in Iraq, Jordan, and SyriaIraqi conflict

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The Ukrainian Air Force launches a wave of Storm Shadow cruise missile strikes on Russian military infrastructure in Crimea, with explosions reported near Sevastopol International Airport. Russia says it shot down 20 Ukrainian missiles over the Black Sea.

(The Telegraph)

Crimea attacksRussian invasion of Ukraine

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Russia and Ukraine conduct a prisoner exchange on the border, with 195 soldiers being returned to Russia, and 207 military personnel and civilians being returned to Ukraine, respectively. The deal was facilitated by the United Arab Emirates.

(BBC News)

Russian invasion of Ukraine

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Disasters and accidents

A hangar currently under construction collapses in Boise, Idaho, United States, killing three people and injuring nine.

(ABC News)

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Politics and elections

Sultan Ibrahim Iskandar of Johor becomes the 17th Yang di-Pertuan Agong of Malaysia.

(Reuters)

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